The Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia is more commonly known as APHM. This is an Association representing private hospitals and medical centers in Malaysia. The Association has been in existence since 1972 and currently has over 100 members throughout Malaysia.
APHM member hospitals are key partners with the public sector healthcare providers in bringing comprehensive medical care to all Malaysians through its member hospitals.
The APHM plays an important role in its objective of helping to raise standards of medical care within the country. Some of the activities geared towards this objective include :-
- Working dialogues with public sector agencies including Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Ministry of Finance, Malaysia.
- Participation in National working groups such as MPC, MITI and MATRADE.
- Training programs for all Healthcare providers which include the yearly Conference and Exhibition and regular smaller group workshops on clinical and administrative / managerial topics.
- Facilitating Patient Safety and Quality in member hospitals in its capacity as Member of the National Patient Safety Council.
